Visual merchandiser for retail company. Responsible for product placement, visual aspects including mannequins, windows, and floor displays. Working with a team of managers and sales advisors to create a unified appearance in the store.

Founding member of a community based Theatre Company in the greater Pittsburgh area with a focus on stage combat. Create set designs, costumes, and direct productions. Manage staff and actors; create marketing materials to promote production. Create press releases and contact various originations including radio stations and newspapers for ad placement and developing relationships.

Designing, developing and taking charge of the visual look of the store and its merchandise. Create effective displays with high end fashion merchandise including mannequins, window installation, and large scale production in store. Facilitate floor moves looking at adjacencies and business trend. Work with many different departments to create a unified look throughout the entire store. Work with corporate visual team to recreate visual directive.

Create and design hand held props for theatrical productions. Work with design staff to implement the director's vision. Also work and train student mentees on stage crew, house operations, store, and teach how to use hand props. Prop items built include working boat, set props, lanterns, and a moveable bookcase. Work with Public Relations Director in creating events, promotional materials, and advertising for company. Create press releases and contact various originations including radio stations and newspapers for ad placement and developing relationships.

Merchandise product in store based on selling velocity, trends, and sell through. Create effective displays showcasing current trends, needs versus wants, and company objectives. Manage selling team and meet set company goals. Oversee operations of store, assist department manager and meet regularly discussing merchandising.

Use company provided tool to set up display in the Men's department including coordinating outfits for mannequins. Assist clientele in purchases of merchandise. Assist staff in daily store operations.